Central Sterile Processing Faculty

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College seeks a Central Sterile Processing Faculty member for a full-time, nine-month teaching appointment. The role includes didactic and clinical instruction, clinical coordination, student advising, and program support.

Required CRCST or CSPDT certification and at least five years in sterile processing or related healthcare settings. Excellent communication and precepting skills are essential; associate degree or higher preferred.

Qualifications

• CRCST or CSPDT certification required or preferred.
• Minimum of five years of recent experience in sterile processing or related healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Experience serving as a preceptor, educator, trainer, supervisor, or clinical instructor is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic, laboratory, hybrid, and clinical courses for the Central Sterile Processing program.
• Coordinate clinical learning experiences and maintain relationships with healthcare partners.
• Assist with program assessment, outcomes, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Advise students, support credential attainment and workforce readiness.

Skills

CRCST/CSPDT

5+ years exp

Communication

Clinical coordination

Education

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Title: Central Sterile Processing Faculty

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Roanoke (City) - 770

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant. Hiring range is $63,000- $85,000.

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Job Description:

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

This is a full-time nine-month teaching faculty-ranked appointment. The Central Sterile Processing Faculty member is responsible for providing high-quality instruction, laboratory education, clinical coordination, student advising, and program support for the Central Sterile Processing Program. The faculty member teaches didactic, laboratory, hybrid, and clinical courses; coordinates clinical learning experiences; maintains relationships with healthcare partners; supports program assessment and continuous quality improvement; and promotes student success, credential attainment, and workforce readiness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST); or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).
• Minimum of five years of recent experience in sterile processing, central service, surgical services, or a related healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in decontamination, sterilization, instrumentation, infection prevention, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience serving as a preceptor, educator, trainer, supervisor, or clinical instructor.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Additional Considerations:

• Associate degree or higher preferred
• Teaching, precepting, staff development, or clinical education experience
• Experience with clinical coordination and student advising
• Experience with accreditation and outcomes assessment
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in both didactic and clinical settings, including course development, student assessment, course evaluations and advising.
• Education to include principles of teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology routinely into instructional responsibilities (multimedia, flipped classroom teaching strategies, and test construction).